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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 1,065.17 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 1,065.17 and 223.08 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 1,065.17 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/1,065.17 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 1,065.17 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 237,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,618.12/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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