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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 1,063.52 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 1,063.52 and 221.92 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 1,063.52 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/1,063.52 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 1,063.52 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 236,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,016.36/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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