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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.28, 1,063.92 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.28, 1,063.92 and 222.33 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.28 : 1,063.92 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.28/1,063.92 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.28x = 1,063.92 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.28x = 236,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,541.33/709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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