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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.10, 1,015.52 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.10, 1,015.52 and 214.80 is: 322.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.10 : 1,015.52 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.10/1,015.52 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.10x = 1,015.52 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.10x = 218,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,133.70/677.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.16

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