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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,052.80 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,052.80 and 214.90 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,052.80 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,052.80 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,052.80 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 226,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,246.72/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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