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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,057.50 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,057.50 and 218.18 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 1,057.50 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/1,057.50 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 1,057.50 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 230,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,720.06/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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