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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 1,063.91 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 1,063.91 and 222.09 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 1,063.91 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/1,063.91 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 1,063.91 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 236,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,285.70/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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