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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,061.40 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,061.40 and 220.55 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,061.40 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,061.40 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,061.40 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 234,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,086.46/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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