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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 1,053.10 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 1,053.10 and 215.13 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 1,053.10 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/1,053.10 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 1,053.10 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 226,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,553.40/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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