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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,054.96 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,054.96 and 216.24 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,054.96 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,054.96 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,054.96 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 228,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,124.55/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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