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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 1,057.95 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 1,057.95 and 218.46 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 1,057.95 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/1,057.95 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 1,057.95 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 231,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,119.76/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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