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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 1,059.17 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 1,059.17 and 219.34 is: 328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 1,059.17 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/1,059.17 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 1,059.17 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 232,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,318.35/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.90

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