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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 1,059.03 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 1,059.03 and 219.30 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 1,059.03 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/1,059.03 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 1,059.03 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 232,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,245.28/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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