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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,053.14 and 215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,053.14 and 215.17 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,053.14 = 215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,053.14 = 215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,053.14 × 215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 226,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,600.43/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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