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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.45, 1,052.23 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.45, 1,052.23 and 214.85 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.45 : 1,052.23 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.45/1,052.23 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.45x = 1,052.23 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.45x = 226,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,071.62/701.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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