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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 1,053.12 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 1,053.12 and 215.11 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 1,053.12 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/1,053.12 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 1,053.12 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 226,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,536.64/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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