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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 1,052.05 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 1,052.05 and 214.32 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 1,052.05 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/1,052.05 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 1,052.05 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 225,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,475.36/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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