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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 1,045.94 and 210.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 1,045.94 and 210.33 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 1,045.94 = 210.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/1,045.94 = 210.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 1,045.94 × 210.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 219,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,991.51/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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