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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.53, 1,067.48 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.53, 1,067.48 and 224.59 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.53 : 1,067.48 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.53/1,067.48 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.53x = 1,067.48 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.53x = 239,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,745.33/711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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