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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,065.33 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,065.33 and 223.26 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,065.33 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,065.33 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,065.33 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 237,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,845.58/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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