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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 1,065.03 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 1,065.03 and 222.94 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 1,065.03 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/1,065.03 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 1,065.03 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 237,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,437.79/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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