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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 1,066.40 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 1,066.40 and 224.31 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 1,066.40 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/1,066.40 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 1,066.40 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 239,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,207.90/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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