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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,052.21 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,052.21 and 214.39 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,052.21 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,052.21 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,052.21 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 225,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,582.23/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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