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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.50, 1,007.25 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.50, 1,007.25 and 215.50 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.50 : 1,007.25 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.50/1,007.25 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.50x = 1,007.25 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.50x = 217,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,062.38/671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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