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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.01, 1,054.47 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.01, 1,054.47 and 216.02 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.01 : 1,054.47 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.01/1,054.47 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.01x = 1,054.47 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.01x = 227,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,786.61/703.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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