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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 1,058.54 and 218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 1,058.54 and 218.65 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 1,058.54 = 218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/1,058.54 = 218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 1,058.54 × 218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 231,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,448.68/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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