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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 1,061.88 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 1,061.88 and 221.31 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 1,061.88 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/1,061.88 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 1,061.88 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 235,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,004.66/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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