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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.37, 1,055.11 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.37, 1,055.11 and 216.42 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.37 : 1,055.11 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.37/1,055.11 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.37x = 1,055.11 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.37x = 228,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,349.66/703.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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