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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.70, 1,067.70 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.70, 1,067.70 and 224.75 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.70 : 1,067.70 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.70/1,067.70 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.70x = 1,067.70 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.70x = 239,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,965.58/711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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