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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.62, 1,062.77 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.62, 1,062.77 and 221.58 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.62 : 1,062.77 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.62/1,062.77 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.62x = 1,062.77 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.62x = 235,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,487.47/708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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