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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.01, 1,062.03 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.01, 1,062.03 and 221.10 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.01 : 1,062.03 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.01/1,062.03 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.01x = 1,062.03 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.01x = 234,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,811.68/708.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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