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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.06, 1,063.57 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.06, 1,063.57 and 222.10 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.06 : 1,063.57 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.06/1,063.57 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.06x = 1,063.57 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.06x = 236,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,218.90/709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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