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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 1,057.74 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 1,057.74 and 218.08 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 1,057.74 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/1,057.74 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 1,057.74 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 230,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,671.94/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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