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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,052.14 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,052.14 and 214.48 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,052.14 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,052.14 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,052.14 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 225,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,659.82/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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