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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,065.74 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,065.74 and 223.55 is: 335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,065.74 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,065.74 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,065.74 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 238,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,239.73/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.31

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