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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 1,063.35 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 1,063.35 and 221.97 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 1,063.35 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/1,063.35 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 1,063.35 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 236,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,031.80/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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