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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.15, 1,065.35 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.15, 1,065.35 and 223.07 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.15 : 1,065.35 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.15/1,065.35 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.15x = 1,065.35 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.15x = 237,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,647.62/710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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