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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.21, 1,051.62 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.21, 1,051.62 and 213.99 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.21 : 1,051.62 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.21/1,051.62 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.21x = 1,051.62 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.21x = 225,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,036.16/701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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