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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.68, 1,058.52 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.68, 1,058.52 and 218.76 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.68 : 1,058.52 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.68/1,058.52 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.68x = 1,058.52 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.68x = 231,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,561.84/705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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