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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 1,048.29 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 1,048.29 and 212.10 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 1,048.29 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/1,048.29 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 1,048.29 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 222,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,342.31/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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