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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.82, 937.70 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.82, 937.70 and 214.74 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.82 : 937.70 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.82/937.70 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.82x = 937.70 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.82x = 201,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,361.70/625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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