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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.84, 1,060.29 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.84, 1,060.29 and 220.22 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.84 : 1,060.29 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.84/1,060.29 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.84x = 1,060.29 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.84x = 233,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,497.06/706.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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