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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 1,066.29 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 1,066.29 and 223.88 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 1,066.29 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/1,066.29 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 1,066.29 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 238,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,715.67/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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