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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.08, 1,051.59 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.08, 1,051.59 and 214.10 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.08 : 1,051.59 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.08/1,051.59 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.08x = 1,051.59 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.08x = 225,139.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,139.09/701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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