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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.39, 1,050.49 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.39, 1,050.49 and 213.48 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.39 : 1,050.49 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.39/1,050.49 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.39x = 1,050.49 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.39x = 224,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,258.61/700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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