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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.49, 1,067.07 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.49, 1,067.07 and 224.48 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.49 : 1,067.07 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.49/1,067.07 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.49x = 1,067.07 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.49x = 239,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,535.87/711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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