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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 1,053.59 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 1,053.59 and 215.30 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 1,053.59 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/1,053.59 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 1,053.59 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 226,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,831.58/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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