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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 1,067.21 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 1,067.21 and 224.51 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 1,067.21 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/1,067.21 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 1,067.21 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 239,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,593.70/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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