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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,065.73 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,065.73 and 223.56 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,065.73 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,065.73 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,065.73 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 238,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,254.60/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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