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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.28, 1,059.17 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.28, 1,059.17 and 219.15 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.28 : 1,059.17 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.28/1,059.17 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.28x = 1,059.17 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.28x = 232,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,116.01/706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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