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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.80, 1,065.90 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.80, 1,065.90 and 223.72 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.80 : 1,065.90 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.80/1,065.90 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.80x = 1,065.90 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.80x = 238,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,463.15/710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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