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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.93, 1,053.02 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.93, 1,053.02 and 214.88 is: 322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.93 : 1,053.02 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.93/1,053.02 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.93x = 1,053.02 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.93x = 226,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,268.21/701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.35

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