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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 1,053.03 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 1,053.03 and 215.07 is: 322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 1,053.03 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/1,053.03 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 1,053.03 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 226,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,475.16/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.60

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