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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 1,053.68 and 215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 1,053.68 and 215.56 is: 323.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 1,053.68 = 215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/1,053.68 = 215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 1,053.68 × 215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 227,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,131.26/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.33

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