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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.41, 1,057.96 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.41, 1,057.96 and 218.35 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.41 : 1,057.96 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.41/1,057.96 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.41x = 1,057.96 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.41x = 231,001.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,001.21/705.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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