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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.25, 1,061.02 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.25, 1,061.02 and 220.28 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.25 : 1,061.02 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.25/1,061.02 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.25x = 1,061.02 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.25x = 233,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,721.49/707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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