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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.30, 1,062.36 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.30, 1,062.36 and 221.40 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.30 : 1,062.36 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.30/1,062.36 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.30x = 1,062.36 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.30x = 235,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,206.50/708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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