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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 938.72 and 215

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 938.72 and 215 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 938.72 = 215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/938.72 = 215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 938.72 × 215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 201,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,824.80/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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