Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,066 and 224.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,066 and 224.12 is: 336.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710.66 : 1,066 = 224.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710.66/1,066 = 224.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710.66x = 1,066 × 224.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710.66x = 238,911.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,911.92/710.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336.18
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