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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.30, 1,059.48 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.30, 1,059.48 and 219.37 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.30 : 1,059.48 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.30/1,059.48 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.30x = 1,059.48 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.30x = 232,418.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,418.13/706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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