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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.17, 1,059.44 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.17, 1,059.44 and 219.23 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.17 : 1,059.44 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.17/1,059.44 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.17x = 1,059.44 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.17x = 232,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,254.64/706.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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