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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.23, 1,051.64 and 214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.23, 1,051.64 and 214.17 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.23 : 1,051.64 = 214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.23/1,051.64 = 214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.23x = 1,051.64 × 214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.23x = 225,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,228.67/701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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