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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.33, 1,063.99 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.33, 1,063.99 and 222.38 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.33 : 1,063.99 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.33/1,063.99 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.33x = 1,063.99 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.33x = 236,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,613.03/709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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