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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 1,055.18 and 216.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 1,055.18 and 216.51 is: 324.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 1,055.18 = 216.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/1,055.18 = 216.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 1,055.18 × 216.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 228,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,454.93/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.76

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