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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 1,052.35 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 1,052.35 and 214.50 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 1,052.35 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/1,052.35 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 1,052.35 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 225,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,728.54/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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