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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 1,057.96 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 1,057.96 and 218.24 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 1,057.96 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/1,057.96 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 1,057.96 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 230,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,889.19/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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