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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.47, 1,063.89 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.47, 1,063.89 and 222.48 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.47 : 1,063.89 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.47/1,063.89 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.47x = 1,063.89 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.47x = 236,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,694.25/709.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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