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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.37, 1,063.89 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.37, 1,063.89 and 222.33 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.37 : 1,063.89 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.37/1,063.89 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.37x = 1,063.89 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.37x = 236,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,534.66/709.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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