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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 1,067.04 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 1,067.04 and 224.32 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 1,067.04 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/1,067.04 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 1,067.04 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 239,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,358.41/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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