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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 1,050.17 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 1,050.17 and 206.48 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 1,050.17 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/1,050.17 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 1,050.17 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 216,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,840.69/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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