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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.31, 1,045.80 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.31, 1,045.80 and 210.24 is: 315.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.31 : 1,045.80 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.31/1,045.80 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.31x = 1,045.80 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.31x = 219,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,868.99/697.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.31

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