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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 1,058.88 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 1,058.88 and 219.02 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 1,058.88 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/1,058.88 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 1,058.88 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 231,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,915.90/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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