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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.23, 1,065.03 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.23, 1,065.03 and 223.18 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.23 : 1,065.03 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.23/1,065.03 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.23x = 1,065.03 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.23x = 237,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,688.07/710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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