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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.86, 1,062.99 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.86, 1,062.99 and 221.81 is: 332.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.86 : 1,062.99 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.86/1,062.99 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.86x = 1,062.99 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.86x = 235,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,776.50/708.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.61

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