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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.27, 1,065.45 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.27, 1,065.45 and 223.35 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.27 : 1,065.45 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.27/1,065.45 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.27x = 1,065.45 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.27x = 237,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,967.14/710.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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