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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.48 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.48 and 214.10 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.48 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.48 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.48 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 217,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,200.17/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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