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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 938.62 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 938.62 and 214.88 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 938.62 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/938.62 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 938.62 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 201,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,685.44/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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