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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 1,063.75 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 1,063.75 and 222.13 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 1,063.75 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/1,063.75 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 1,063.75 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 236,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,290.79/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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