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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 1,053.51 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 1,053.51 and 215.27 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 1,053.51 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/1,053.51 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 1,053.51 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 226,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,789.10/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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