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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 1,063.50 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 1,063.50 and 222.28 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 1,063.50 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/1,063.50 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 1,063.50 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 236,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,394.78/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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