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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.43, 1,064.17 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.43, 1,064.17 and 222.48 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.43 : 1,064.17 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.43/1,064.17 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.43x = 1,064.17 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.43x = 236,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,756.54/709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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