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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 1,063.19 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 1,063.19 and 221.77 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 1,063.19 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/1,063.19 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 1,063.19 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 235,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,785.53/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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