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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 1,062.18 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 1,062.18 and 221.54 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 1,062.18 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/1,062.18 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 1,062.18 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 235,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,310.05/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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