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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,053.41 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,053.41 and 215.38 is: 323.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,053.41 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,053.41 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,053.41 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 226,881.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,881.35/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.04

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