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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.40, 1,064.04 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.40, 1,064.04 and 222.40 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.40 : 1,064.04 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.40/1,064.04 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.40x = 1,064.04 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.40x = 236,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,642.50/709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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