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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 1,062.54 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 1,062.54 and 221.40 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 1,062.54 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/1,062.54 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 1,062.54 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 235,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,246.36/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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