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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 1,061.12 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 1,061.12 and 220.42 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 1,061.12 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/1,061.12 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 1,061.12 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 233,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,892.07/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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