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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,057.46 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,057.46 and 218.05 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,057.46 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,057.46 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,057.46 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 230,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,579.15/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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