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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 1,062.08 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 1,062.08 and 214.59 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 1,062.08 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/1,062.08 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 1,062.08 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 227,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,911.75/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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