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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.03, 1,063.54 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.03, 1,063.54 and 222.12 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.03 : 1,063.54 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.03/1,063.54 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.03x = 1,063.54 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.03x = 236,231.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,231.21/709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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