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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 1,066.90 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 1,066.90 and 224.36 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 1,066.90 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/1,066.90 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 1,066.90 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 239,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,369.68/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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