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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 1,062.54 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 1,062.54 and 221.19 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 1,062.54 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/1,062.54 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 1,062.54 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 235,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,023.22/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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