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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.26, 1,063.82 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.26, 1,063.82 and 222.30 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.26 : 1,063.82 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.26/1,063.82 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.26x = 1,063.82 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.26x = 236,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,486.07/709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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