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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 1,015.21 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 1,015.21 and 214.75 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 1,015.21 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/1,015.21 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 1,015.21 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 218,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,018.89/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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