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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.99, 1,059.10 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.99, 1,059.10 and 218.93 is: 328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.99 : 1,059.10 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.99/1,059.10 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.99x = 1,059.10 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.99x = 231,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,870.11/705.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.43

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