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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.85, 1,066.27 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.85, 1,066.27 and 223.90 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.85 : 1,066.27 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.85/1,066.27 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.85x = 1,066.27 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.85x = 238,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,738.63/710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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