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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 1,054.42 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 1,054.42 and 216.17 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 1,054.42 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/1,054.42 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 1,054.42 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 227,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,932.11/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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