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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 1,066.23 and 223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 1,066.23 and 223.83 is: 335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 1,066.23 = 223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/1,066.23 = 223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 1,066.23 × 223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 238,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,654.26/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.70

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