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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.42, 1,050.74 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.42, 1,050.74 and 213.52 is: 320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.42 : 1,050.74 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.42/1,050.74 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.42x = 1,050.74 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.42x = 224,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,354.00/700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.31

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