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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 1,055.30 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 1,055.30 and 216.55 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 1,055.30 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/1,055.30 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 1,055.30 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 228,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,525.22/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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