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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.58, 1,055.46 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.58, 1,055.46 and 216.66 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.58 : 1,055.46 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.58/1,055.46 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.58x = 1,055.46 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.58x = 228,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,675.96/703.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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