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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.21, 1,059.32 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.21, 1,059.32 and 219.31 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.21 : 1,059.32 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.21/1,059.32 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.21x = 1,059.32 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.21x = 232,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,318.37/706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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