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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 1,054.48 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 1,054.48 and 215.98 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 1,054.48 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/1,054.48 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 1,054.48 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 227,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,746.59/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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