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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 1,065.07 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 1,065.07 and 223.02 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 1,065.07 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/1,065.07 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 1,065.07 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 237,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,531.91/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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