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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,061.12 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,061.12 and 220.32 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,061.12 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,061.12 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,061.12 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 233,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,785.96/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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