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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.31, 1,058.02 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.31, 1,058.02 and 218.30 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.31 : 1,058.02 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.31/1,058.02 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.31x = 1,058.02 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.31x = 230,965.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,965.77/705.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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