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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.95, 1,052.82 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.95, 1,052.82 and 214.90 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.95 : 1,052.82 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.95/1,052.82 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.95x = 1,052.82 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.95x = 226,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,251.02/701.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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