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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,052.82 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,052.82 and 214.92 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,052.82 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,052.82 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,052.82 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 226,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,272.07/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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