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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.97, 938.74 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.97, 938.74 and 215.10 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.97 : 938.74 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.97/938.74 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.97x = 938.74 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.97x = 201,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,922.97/625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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