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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.89, 1,063.54 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.89, 1,063.54 and 221.95 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.89 : 1,063.54 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.89/1,063.54 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.89x = 1,063.54 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.89x = 236,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,047.39/708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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