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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,058.45 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,058.45 and 218.64 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,058.45 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,058.45 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,058.45 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 231,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,419.51/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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