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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 1,065.54 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 1,065.54 and 223.53 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 1,065.54 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/1,065.54 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 1,065.54 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 238,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,180.16/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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