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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.25, 1,062.50 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.25, 1,062.50 and 221.21 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.25 : 1,062.50 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.25/1,062.50 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.25x = 1,062.50 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.25x = 235,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,029.21/708.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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