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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.62, 1,062.83 and 221.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.62, 1,062.83 and 221.69 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.62 : 1,062.83 = 221.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.62/1,062.83 = 221.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.62x = 1,062.83 × 221.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.62x = 235,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,612.36/708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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