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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.68 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.68 and 214.14 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.68 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.68 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.68 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 225,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,206.76/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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