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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 1,065.48 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 1,065.48 and 223.28 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 1,065.48 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/1,065.48 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 1,065.48 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 237,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,900.37/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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