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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 1,053.17 and 214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 1,053.17 and 214.97 is: 322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 1,053.17 = 214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/1,053.17 = 214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 1,053.17 × 214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 226,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,399.95/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.49

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