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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.18, 1,014.28 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.18, 1,014.28 and 214 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.18 : 1,014.28 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.18/1,014.28 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.18x = 1,014.28 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.18x = 217,055.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,055.92/676.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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