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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,052.68 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,052.68 and 214.84 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,052.68 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,052.68 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,052.68 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 226,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,157.77/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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