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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.87, 1,058.81 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.87, 1,058.81 and 219.24 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.87 : 1,058.81 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.87/1,058.81 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.87x = 1,058.81 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.87x = 232,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,132.41/705.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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