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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 1,060.78 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 1,060.78 and 220.16 is: 330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 1,060.78 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/1,060.78 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 1,060.78 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 233,541.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,541.32/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.27

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