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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.66, 1,064.42 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.66, 1,064.42 and 222.45 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.66 : 1,064.42 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.66/1,064.42 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.66x = 1,064.42 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.66x = 236,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,780.23/709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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