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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 1,061.78 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 1,061.78 and 221.18 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 1,061.78 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/1,061.78 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 1,061.78 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 234,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,844.50/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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