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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.06, 1,057.74 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.06, 1,057.74 and 218.15 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.06 : 1,057.74 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.06/1,057.74 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.06x = 1,057.74 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.06x = 230,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,740.69/705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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