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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.21, 1,054.80 and 216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.21, 1,054.80 and 216.25 is: 324.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.21 : 1,054.80 = 216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.21/1,054.80 = 216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.21x = 1,054.80 × 216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.21x = 228,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,097.86/703.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.37

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