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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.19, 1,061.94 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.19, 1,061.94 and 221.24 is: 331.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.19 : 1,061.94 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.19/1,061.94 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.19x = 1,061.94 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.19x = 234,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,943.61/708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.75

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