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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 1,061.16 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 1,061.16 and 220.38 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 1,061.16 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/1,061.16 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 1,061.16 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 233,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,858.44/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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