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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,051.72 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,051.72 and 214.27 is: 321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,051.72 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,051.72 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,051.72 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 225,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,348.88/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.25

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