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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.97, 939.12 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.97, 939.12 and 215.10 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.97 : 939.12 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.97/939.12 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.97x = 939.12 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.97x = 202,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,004.71/625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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