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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 1,053.46 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 1,053.46 and 215.35 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 1,053.46 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/1,053.46 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 1,053.46 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 226,856.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,856.27/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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