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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.08, 1,059.21 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.08, 1,059.21 and 219.16 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.08 : 1,059.21 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.08/1,059.21 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.08x = 1,059.21 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.08x = 232,136.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,136.46/706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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