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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 1,066.17 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 1,066.17 and 223.96 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 1,066.17 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/1,066.17 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 1,066.17 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 238,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,779.43/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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