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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.84, 1,015.26 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.84, 1,015.26 and 214.66 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.84 : 1,015.26 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.84/1,015.26 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.84x = 1,015.26 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.84x = 217,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,935.71/676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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