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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 938.71 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 938.71 and 214.94 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 938.71 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/938.71 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 938.71 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 201,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,766.33/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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