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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.16, 1,057.50 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.16, 1,057.50 and 218.22 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.16 : 1,057.50 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.16/1,057.50 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.16x = 1,057.50 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.16x = 230,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,767.65/705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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