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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,050.24 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,050.24 and 213.12 is: 319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,050.24 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,050.24 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,050.24 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 223,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,827.15/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.72

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