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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,064.97 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,064.97 and 223.08 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,064.97 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,064.97 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,064.97 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 237,573.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,573.51/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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