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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 1,070.88 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 1,070.88 and 220.37 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 1,070.88 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/1,070.88 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 1,070.88 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 235,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,992.50/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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