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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 1,054.82 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 1,054.82 and 216.20 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 1,054.82 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/1,054.82 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 1,054.82 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 228,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,052.08/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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