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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.12, 1,045.86 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.12, 1,045.86 and 210.22 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.12 : 1,045.86 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.12/1,045.86 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.12x = 1,045.86 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.12x = 219,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,860.69/697.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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