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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.71, 1,064.70 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.71, 1,064.70 and 222.90 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.71 : 1,064.70 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.71/1,064.70 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.71x = 1,064.70 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.71x = 237,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,321.63/709.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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