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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.85, 1,058.93 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.85, 1,058.93 and 218.90 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.85 : 1,058.93 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.85/1,058.93 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.85x = 1,058.93 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.85x = 231,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,799.78/705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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