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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,065.72 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,065.72 and 223.58 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,065.72 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,065.72 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,065.72 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 238,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,273.68/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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