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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 1,057.74 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 1,057.74 and 218.35 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 1,057.74 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/1,057.74 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 1,057.74 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 230,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,956.44/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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