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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.50 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.50 and 220.28 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.50 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.50 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.50 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 233,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,606.94/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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