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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 1,050.49 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 1,050.49 and 213.24 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 1,050.49 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/1,050.49 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 1,050.49 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 224,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,006.49/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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