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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.13, 1,065.20 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.13, 1,065.20 and 223.23 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.13 : 1,065.20 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.13/1,065.20 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.13x = 1,065.20 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.13x = 237,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,783.48/710.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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