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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 1,051.83 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 1,051.83 and 214.22 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 1,051.83 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/1,051.83 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 1,051.83 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 225,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,317.76/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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