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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,067.01 and 224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,067.01 and 224.36 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,067.01 = 224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,067.01 = 224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,067.01 × 224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 239,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,394.36/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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