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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.31, 1,057.96 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.31, 1,057.96 and 218.40 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.31 : 1,057.96 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.31/1,057.96 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.31x = 1,057.96 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.31x = 231,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,054.77/705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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