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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.19, 1,068.31 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.19, 1,068.31 and 218.56 is: 327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.19 : 1,068.31 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.19/1,068.31 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.19x = 1,068.31 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.19x = 233,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,485.02/712.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.84

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