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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 1,064.15 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 1,064.15 and 222.53 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 1,064.15 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/1,064.15 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 1,064.15 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 236,804.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,804.19/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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