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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.41, 1,052 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.41, 1,052 and 214.46 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.41 : 1,052 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.41/1,052 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.41x = 1,052 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.41x = 225,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,611.92/701.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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