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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.05, 1,063.61 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.05, 1,063.61 and 222.11 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.05 : 1,063.61 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.05/1,063.61 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.05x = 1,063.61 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.05x = 236,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,231.99/709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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