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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,065.92 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,065.92 and 223.48 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,065.92 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,065.92 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,065.92 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 238,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,211.80/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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