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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 1,057.68 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 1,057.68 and 218.48 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 1,057.68 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/1,057.68 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 1,057.68 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 231,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,081.93/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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