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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.27, 1,048.78 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.27, 1,048.78 and 212.22 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.27 : 1,048.78 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.27/1,048.78 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.27x = 1,048.78 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.27x = 222,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,572.36/699.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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