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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.90, 1,067.96 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.90, 1,067.96 and 218.29 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.90 : 1,067.96 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.90/1,067.96 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.90x = 1,067.96 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.90x = 233,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,124.99/711.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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