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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 1,061.55 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 1,061.55 and 221.01 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 1,061.55 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/1,061.55 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 1,061.55 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 234,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,613.17/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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