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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 1,061.08 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 1,061.08 and 220.42 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 1,061.08 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/1,061.08 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 1,061.08 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 233,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,880.05/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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