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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 1,065.48 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 1,065.48 and 223.42 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 1,065.48 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/1,065.48 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 1,065.48 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 238,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,049.54/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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