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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 938.84 and 215.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 938.84 and 215.00 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 938.84 = 215.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/938.84 = 215.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 938.84 × 215.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 201,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,849.58/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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