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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.39, 1,065.69 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.39, 1,065.69 and 223.45 is: 335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.39 : 1,065.69 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.39/1,065.69 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.39x = 1,065.69 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.39x = 238,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,125.77/710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.20

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