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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.30, 1,050.50 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.30, 1,050.50 and 213.69 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.30 : 1,050.50 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.30/1,050.50 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.30x = 1,050.50 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.30x = 224,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,481.35/700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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