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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,053.29 and 215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,053.29 and 215.12 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,053.29 = 215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,053.29 = 215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,053.29 × 215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 226,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,577.40/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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