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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701, 1,051.12 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701, 1,051.12 and 213.96 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 1,051.12 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/1,051.12 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 1,051.12 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 224,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,897.64/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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