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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 1,067.42 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 1,067.42 and 224.45 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 1,067.42 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/1,067.42 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 1,067.42 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 239,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,582.42/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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