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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.40, 1,058.10 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.40, 1,058.10 and 218.45 is: 327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.40 : 1,058.10 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.40/1,058.10 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.40x = 1,058.10 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.40x = 231,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,141.95/705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.68

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