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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.30, 1,059.48 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.30, 1,059.48 and 219.36 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.30 : 1,059.48 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.30/1,059.48 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.30x = 1,059.48 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.30x = 232,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,407.53/706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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