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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 1,067.70 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712, 1,067.70 and 218.25 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712 : 1,067.70 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712/1,067.70 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712x = 1,067.70 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712x = 233,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,025.53/712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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