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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 1,050.18 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 1,050.18 and 213.14 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 1,050.18 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/1,050.18 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 1,050.18 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 223,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,835.37/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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