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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.36, 1,014.30 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.36, 1,014.30 and 214 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.36 : 1,014.30 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.36/1,014.30 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.36x = 1,014.30 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.36x = 217,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,060.20/676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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