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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 938.52 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 938.52 and 214.92 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 938.52 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/938.52 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 938.52 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 201,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,706.72/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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