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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.15, 1,063.85 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.15, 1,063.85 and 222.07 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.15 : 1,063.85 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.15/1,063.85 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.15x = 1,063.85 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.15x = 236,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,244.41/709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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