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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,059.14 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,059.14 and 219.08 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,059.14 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,059.14 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,059.14 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 232,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,036.39/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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