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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.39, 1,058.09 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.39, 1,058.09 and 218.46 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.39 : 1,058.09 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.39/1,058.09 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.39x = 1,058.09 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.39x = 231,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,149.25/705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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