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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 1,046.03 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 1,046.03 and 210.30 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 1,046.03 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/1,046.03 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 1,046.03 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 219,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,980.11/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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