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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.80, 1,058.74 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.80, 1,058.74 and 218.93 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.80 : 1,058.74 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.80/1,058.74 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.80x = 1,058.74 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.80x = 231,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,784.11/705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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