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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,050.32 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,050.32 and 213.21 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,050.32 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,050.32 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,050.32 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 223,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,937.66/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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