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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.92 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.92 and 218.92 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.92 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.92 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.92 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 231,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,818.77/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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