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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 1,056.78 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 1,056.78 and 242.22 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 1,056.78 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/1,056.78 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 1,056.78 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 255,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,973.25/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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