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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.03, 1,065.18 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.03, 1,065.18 and 222.98 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.03 : 1,065.18 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.03/1,065.18 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.03x = 1,065.18 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.03x = 237,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,513.84/710.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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