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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 1,051.76 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 1,051.76 and 214.21 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 1,051.76 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/1,051.76 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 1,051.76 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 225,293.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,293.81/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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