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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 1,064.93 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 1,064.93 and 223.35 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 1,064.93 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/1,064.93 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 1,064.93 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 237,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,852.12/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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