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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.67, 1,065.91 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.67, 1,065.91 and 223.72 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.67 : 1,065.91 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.67/1,065.91 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.67x = 1,065.91 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.67x = 238,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,466.16/710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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