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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.98, 1,061.98 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.98, 1,061.98 and 221 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.98 : 1,061.98 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.98/1,061.98 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.98x = 1,061.98 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.98x = 234,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,697.58/707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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