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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.41, 1,065.73 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.41, 1,065.73 and 223.50 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.41 : 1,065.73 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.41/1,065.73 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.41x = 1,065.73 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.41x = 238,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,190.66/710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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