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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 1,060.97 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 1,060.97 and 220.35 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 1,060.97 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/1,060.97 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 1,060.97 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 233,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,783.64/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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