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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 1,058.28 and 218.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 1,058.28 and 218.37 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 1,058.28 = 218.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/1,058.28 = 218.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 1,058.28 × 218.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 231,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,096.60/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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