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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.59, 1,067.58 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.59, 1,067.58 and 224.71 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.59 : 1,067.58 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.59/1,067.58 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.59x = 1,067.58 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.59x = 239,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,893.23/711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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