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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 1,067.19 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 1,067.19 and 224.47 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 1,067.19 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/1,067.19 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 1,067.19 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 239,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,552.14/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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