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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.33, 1,050.54 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.33, 1,050.54 and 213.42 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.33 : 1,050.54 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.33/1,050.54 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.33x = 1,050.54 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.33x = 224,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,206.25/700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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