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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.72, 938.37 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.72, 938.37 and 214.85 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.72 : 938.37 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.72/938.37 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.72x = 938.37 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.72x = 201,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,604.10/625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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