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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,061.65 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,061.65 and 220.96 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,061.65 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,061.65 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,061.65 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 234,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,582.18/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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