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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 1,054.62 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 1,054.62 and 216.32 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 1,054.62 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/1,054.62 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 1,054.62 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 228,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,135.40/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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