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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,056 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,056 and 217.22 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,056 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,056 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,056 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 229,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,384.32/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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