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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.14, 1,065.30 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.14, 1,065.30 and 223.22 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.14 : 1,065.30 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.14/1,065.30 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.14x = 1,065.30 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.14x = 237,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,796.27/710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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