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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.29, 1,062.58 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.29, 1,062.58 and 221.37 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.29 : 1,062.58 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.29/1,062.58 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.29x = 1,062.58 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.29x = 235,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,223.33/708.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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