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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.45, 1,052.11 and 214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.45, 1,052.11 and 214.51 is: 321.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.45 : 1,052.11 = 214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.45/1,052.11 = 214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.45x = 1,052.11 × 214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.45x = 225,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,681.78/701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.74

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