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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.99, 1,064.46 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.99, 1,064.46 and 222.76 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.99 : 1,064.46 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.99/1,064.46 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.99x = 1,064.46 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.99x = 237,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,119.11/709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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