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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,051.51 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,051.51 and 214.05 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,051.51 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,051.51 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,051.51 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 225,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,075.72/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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