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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.59, 1,062.83 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.59, 1,062.83 and 221.63 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.59 : 1,062.83 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.59/1,062.83 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.59x = 1,062.83 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.59x = 235,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,550.25/708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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