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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.23, 1,059.38 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.23, 1,059.38 and 219.29 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.23 : 1,059.38 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.23/1,059.38 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.23x = 1,059.38 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.23x = 232,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,311.44/706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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