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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 1,058.04 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 1,058.04 and 218.24 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 1,058.04 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/1,058.04 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 1,058.04 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 230,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,901.36/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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