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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.61, 1,052.38 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.61, 1,052.38 and 214.63 is: 321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.61 : 1,052.38 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.61/1,052.38 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.61x = 1,052.38 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.61x = 225,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,872.32/701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.93

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