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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.21, 1,051.88 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.21, 1,051.88 and 214.17 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.21 : 1,051.88 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.21/1,051.88 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.21x = 1,051.88 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.21x = 225,280.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,280.07/701.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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