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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.35, 1,060.92 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.35, 1,060.92 and 220.42 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.35 : 1,060.92 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.35/1,060.92 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.35x = 1,060.92 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.35x = 233,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,847.99/707.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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