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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 1,063.60 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 1,063.60 and 222.06 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 1,063.60 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/1,063.60 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 1,063.60 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 236,183.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,183.02/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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