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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.41, 1,055.31 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.41, 1,055.31 and 216.47 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.41 : 1,055.31 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.41/1,055.31 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.41x = 1,055.31 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.41x = 228,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,442.96/703.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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