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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.59, 1,058.43 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.59, 1,058.43 and 218.66 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.59 : 1,058.43 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.59/1,058.43 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.59x = 1,058.43 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.59x = 231,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,436.30/705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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