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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.23, 1,055.01 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.23, 1,055.01 and 216.27 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.23 : 1,055.01 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.23/1,055.01 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.23x = 1,055.01 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.23x = 228,167.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,167.01/703.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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