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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.51, 1,058.22 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.51, 1,058.22 and 218.54 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.51 : 1,058.22 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.51/1,058.22 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.51x = 1,058.22 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.51x = 231,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,266.04/705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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