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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 939.08 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 939.08 and 215.12 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 939.08 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/939.08 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 939.08 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 202,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,014.89/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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