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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,052.34 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,052.34 and 214.47 is: 321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,052.34 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,052.34 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,052.34 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 225,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,695.36/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.77

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