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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 1,053.40 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 1,053.40 and 215.34 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 1,053.40 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/1,053.40 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 1,053.40 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 226,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,841.00/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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