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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 1,066.39 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 1,066.39 and 223.76 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 1,066.39 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/1,066.39 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 1,066.39 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 238,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,614.31/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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