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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 1,066.02 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 1,066.02 and 223.80 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 1,066.02 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/1,066.02 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 1,066.02 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 238,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,575.28/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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