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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.91, 1,064.71 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.91, 1,064.71 and 222.85 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.91 : 1,064.71 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.91/1,064.71 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.91x = 1,064.71 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.91x = 237,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,272.23/709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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