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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,062.36 and 221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,062.36 and 221.11 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,062.36 = 221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,062.36 = 221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,062.36 × 221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 234,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,897.31/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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