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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 1,057.98 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 1,057.98 and 218.33 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 1,057.98 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/1,057.98 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 1,057.98 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 230,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,991.42/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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