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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.53, 1,062.78 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.53, 1,062.78 and 221.58 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.53 : 1,062.78 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.53/1,062.78 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.53x = 1,062.78 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.53x = 235,490.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,490.79/708.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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