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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.02, 1,066.70 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.02, 1,066.70 and 224.07 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.02 : 1,066.70 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.02/1,066.70 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.02x = 1,066.70 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.02x = 239,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015.47/711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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