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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.13, 1,059.30 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.13, 1,059.30 and 219.22 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.13 : 1,059.30 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.13/1,059.30 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.13x = 1,059.30 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.13x = 232,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,219.75/706.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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