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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.70, 1,063.14 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.70, 1,063.14 and 221.64 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.70 : 1,063.14 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.70/1,063.14 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.70x = 1,063.14 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.70x = 235,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,634.35/708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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