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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.25, 1,015.56 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.25, 1,015.56 and 214.94 is: 322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.25 : 1,015.56 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.25/1,015.56 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.25x = 1,015.56 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.25x = 218,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,279.39/677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.30

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