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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 1,063.56 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 1,063.56 and 222.14 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 1,063.56 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/1,063.56 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 1,063.56 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 236,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,259.22/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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