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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.35, 1,054.94 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.35, 1,054.94 and 216.41 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.35 : 1,054.94 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.35/1,054.94 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.35x = 1,054.94 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.35x = 228,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,293.21/703.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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