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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 1,055.20 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 1,055.20 and 216.52 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 1,055.20 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/1,055.20 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 1,055.20 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 228,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,475.68/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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