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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.49, 1,050.80 and 213.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.49, 1,050.80 and 213.55 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.49 : 1,050.80 = 213.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.49/1,050.80 = 213.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.49x = 1,050.80 × 213.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.49x = 224,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,394.65/700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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