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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.67, 1,015.14 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.67, 1,015.14 and 214.52 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.67 : 1,015.14 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.67/1,015.14 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.67x = 1,015.14 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.67x = 217,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,767.83/676.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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