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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.23, 1,011.25 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.23, 1,011.25 and 211.90 is: 317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.23 : 1,011.25 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.23/1,011.25 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.23x = 1,011.25 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.23x = 214,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,283.88/674.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.82

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