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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.23, 1,060.88 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.23, 1,060.88 and 220.29 is: 330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.23 : 1,060.88 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.23/1,060.88 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.23x = 1,060.88 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.23x = 233,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,701.26/707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.45

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