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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.39, 1,064.13 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.39, 1,064.13 and 222.31 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.39 : 1,064.13 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.39/1,064.13 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.39x = 1,064.13 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.39x = 236,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,566.74/709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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