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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.25, 1,064.04 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.25, 1,064.04 and 222.27 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.25 : 1,064.04 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.25/1,064.04 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.25x = 1,064.04 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.25x = 236,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,504.17/709.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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