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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.03, 1,062.14 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.03, 1,062.14 and 221.22 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.03 : 1,062.14 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.03/1,062.14 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.03x = 1,062.14 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.03x = 234,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,965.50/708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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