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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.31, 1,050.56 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.31, 1,050.56 and 213.39 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 1,050.56 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/1,050.56 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 1,050.56 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 224,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,177.93/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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