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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 1,062.10 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 1,062.10 and 221.06 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 1,062.10 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/1,062.10 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 1,062.10 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 234,789.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,789.51/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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