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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.29, 1,051.95 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.29, 1,051.95 and 214.45 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.29 : 1,051.95 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.29/1,051.95 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.29x = 1,051.95 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.29x = 225,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,588.85/701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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