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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.26, 1,067.02 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.26, 1,067.02 and 224.19 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.26 : 1,067.02 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.26/1,067.02 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.26x = 1,067.02 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.26x = 239,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,214.65/711.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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