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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,062.04 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,062.04 and 221.08 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,062.04 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,062.04 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,062.04 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 234,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,795.80/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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