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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 1,067.02 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 1,067.02 and 224.23 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 1,067.02 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/1,067.02 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 1,067.02 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 239,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,256.77/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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