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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.28, 1,062.59 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.28, 1,062.59 and 221.33 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.28 : 1,062.59 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.28/1,062.59 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.28x = 1,062.59 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.28x = 235,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,183.04/708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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