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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,051.72 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,051.72 and 214.13 is: 321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,051.72 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,051.72 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,051.72 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 225,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,203.73/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.20

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