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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.33, 1,051.99 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.33, 1,051.99 and 214.38 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.33 : 1,051.99 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.33/1,051.99 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.33x = 1,051.99 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.33x = 225,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,525.08/701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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