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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.15, 1,061.88 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.15, 1,061.88 and 221.07 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.15 : 1,061.88 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.15/1,061.88 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.15x = 1,061.88 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.15x = 234,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,749.81/708.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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