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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 1,065.49 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 1,065.49 and 223.40 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 1,065.49 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/1,065.49 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 1,065.49 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 238,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,030.47/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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