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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.67, 1,066.20 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.67, 1,066.20 and 223.77 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.67 : 1,066.20 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.67/1,066.20 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.67x = 1,066.20 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.67x = 238,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,583.57/710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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