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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,054.23 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,054.23 and 215.81 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,054.23 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,054.23 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,054.23 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 227,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,507.57/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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