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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,062.80 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,062.80 and 221.44 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,062.80 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,062.80 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,062.80 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 235,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,346.43/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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