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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,053.22 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,053.22 and 215.27 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,053.22 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,053.22 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,053.22 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 226,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,726.67/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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