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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 1,050.36 and 213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 1,050.36 and 213.29 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 1,050.36 = 213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/1,050.36 = 213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 1,050.36 × 213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 224,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,026.03/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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