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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 1,066.44 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 1,066.44 and 223.88 is: 335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 1,066.44 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/1,066.44 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 1,066.44 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 238,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,754.59/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.76

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