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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.65, 1,067.59 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.65, 1,067.59 and 218.04 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.65 : 1,067.59 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.65/1,067.59 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.65x = 1,067.59 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.65x = 232,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,774.69/711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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