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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 1,051.80 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 1,051.80 and 214.40 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 1,051.80 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/1,051.80 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 1,051.80 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 225,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,505.92/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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