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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.80, 1,066.40 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.80, 1,066.40 and 223.99 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.80 : 1,066.40 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.80/1,066.40 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.80x = 1,066.40 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.80x = 238,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,862.94/710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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