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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,050.46 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,050.46 and 213.30 is: 320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,050.46 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,050.46 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,050.46 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 224,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,063.12/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.00

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