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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.82, 1,063.33 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.82, 1,063.33 and 221.94 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.82 : 1,063.33 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.82/1,063.33 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.82x = 1,063.33 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.82x = 235,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,994.91/708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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