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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.24, 1,050.48 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.24, 1,050.48 and 213.20 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.24 : 1,050.48 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.24/1,050.48 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.24x = 1,050.48 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.24x = 223,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,962.34/700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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