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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 938.82 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 938.82 and 215.02 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 938.82 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/938.82 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 938.82 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 201,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,865.08/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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