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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.33, 1,015.67 and 214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.33, 1,015.67 and 214.99 is: 322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.33 : 1,015.67 = 214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.33/1,015.67 = 214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.33x = 1,015.67 × 214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.33x = 218,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,356.89/677.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.38

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