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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,051.94 and 214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,051.94 and 214.40 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,051.94 = 214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,051.94 = 214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,051.94 × 214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 225,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,529.60/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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