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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.73, 1,055.23 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.73, 1,055.23 and 216.71 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.73 : 1,055.23 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.73/1,055.23 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.73x = 1,055.23 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.73x = 228,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,682.21/703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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