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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.98, 1,053.09 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.98, 1,053.09 and 214.96 is: 322.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.98 : 1,053.09 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.98/1,053.09 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.98x = 1,053.09 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.98x = 226,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,372.23/701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.48

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