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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,056.44 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,056.44 and 217.38 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,056.44 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,056.44 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,056.44 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 229,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,648.93/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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