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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,052.08 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,052.08 and 214.34 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,052.08 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,052.08 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,052.08 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 225,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,502.83/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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