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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,057.71 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,057.71 and 218.16 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,057.71 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,057.71 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,057.71 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 230,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,750.01/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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