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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.42, 1,062.81 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.42, 1,062.81 and 221.48 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.42 : 1,062.81 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.42/1,062.81 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.42x = 1,062.81 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.42x = 235,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,385.84/708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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