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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.69, 1,015.19 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.69, 1,015.19 and 214.50 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.69 : 1,015.19 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.69/1,015.19 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.69x = 1,015.19 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.69x = 217,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,758.79/676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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