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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.54, 1,065.42 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.54, 1,065.42 and 223.46 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.54 : 1,065.42 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.54/1,065.42 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.54x = 1,065.42 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.54x = 238,078.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,078.75/710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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