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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 1,057.40 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 1,057.40 and 218.04 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,057.40 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,057.40 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,057.40 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 230,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,555.50/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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