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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 1,065.76 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 1,065.76 and 223.46 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 1,065.76 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/1,065.76 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 1,065.76 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 238,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,154.73/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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