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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 1,057.50 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 1,057.50 and 217.92 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,057.50 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,057.50 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,057.50 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 230,450.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,450.40/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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