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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 1,064.82 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 1,064.82 and 222.94 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 1,064.82 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/1,064.82 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 1,064.82 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 237,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,390.97/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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