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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.05, 1,062.25 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.05, 1,062.25 and 221.10 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.05 : 1,062.25 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.05/1,062.25 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.05x = 1,062.25 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.05x = 234,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,863.48/708.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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