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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.44, 1,061.14 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.44, 1,061.14 and 220.50 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.44 : 1,061.14 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.44/1,061.14 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.44x = 1,061.14 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.44x = 233,981.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,981.37/707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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