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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.56, 1,062.82 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.56, 1,062.82 and 221.60 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.56 : 1,062.82 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.56/1,062.82 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.56x = 1,062.82 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.56x = 235,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,520.91/708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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