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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,007.24 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,007.24 and 215.52 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,007.24 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,007.24 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,007.24 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 217,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,080.36/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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