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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 1,051.28 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 1,051.28 and 214.02 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 1,051.28 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/1,051.28 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 1,051.28 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 224,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,994.95/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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