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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 1,051.32 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 1,051.32 and 213.90 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 1,051.32 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/1,051.32 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 1,051.32 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 224,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,877.35/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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