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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 1,065.96 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 1,065.96 and 223.81 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 1,065.96 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/1,065.96 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 1,065.96 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 238,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,575.84/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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