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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.33, 1,049.09 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.33, 1,049.09 and 212.31 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.33 : 1,049.09 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.33/1,049.09 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.33x = 1,049.09 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.33x = 222,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,731.24/699.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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