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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.10, 1,059.30 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.10, 1,059.30 and 219.18 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.10 : 1,059.30 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.10/1,059.30 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.10x = 1,059.30 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.10x = 232,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,177.37/706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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