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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,065.68 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,065.68 and 223.57 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,065.68 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,065.68 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,065.68 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 238,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,247.63/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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