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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.73, 1,066.21 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.73, 1,066.21 and 223.75 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.73 : 1,066.21 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.73/1,066.21 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.73x = 1,066.21 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.73x = 238,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,564.49/710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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