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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.05, 1,066.61 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.05, 1,066.61 and 224.11 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.05 : 1,066.61 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.05/1,066.61 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.05x = 1,066.61 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.05x = 239,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,037.97/711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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