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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 1,046.10 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 1,046.10 and 210.30 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 1,046.10 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/1,046.10 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 1,046.10 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 219,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,994.83/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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