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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.17, 1,057.81 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.17, 1,057.81 and 218.21 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.17 : 1,057.81 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.17/1,057.81 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.17x = 1,057.81 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.17x = 230,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,818.89/705.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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