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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.42, 1,059.66 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.42, 1,059.66 and 219.46 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.42 : 1,059.66 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.42/1,059.66 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.42x = 1,059.66 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.42x = 232,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,552.98/706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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