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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 1,063.43 and 222.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 1,063.43 and 222.01 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 1,063.43 = 222.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/1,063.43 = 222.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 1,063.43 × 222.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 236,089.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,089.16/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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