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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.33, 1,066.82 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.33, 1,066.82 and 224.34 is: 336.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.33 : 1,066.82 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.33/1,066.82 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.33x = 1,066.82 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.33x = 239,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,329.28/711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.45

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