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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,050.60 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,050.60 and 213.52 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,050.60 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,050.60 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,050.60 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 224,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,324.11/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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