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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.56, 1,058.00 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.56, 1,058.00 and 218.48 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.56 : 1,058.00 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.56/1,058.00 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.56x = 1,058.00 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.56x = 231,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,145.46/705.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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