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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.34, 1,057.98 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.34, 1,057.98 and 218.44 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.34 : 1,057.98 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.34/1,057.98 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.34x = 1,057.98 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.34x = 231,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,105.15/705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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