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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.74, 1,067.45 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.74, 1,067.45 and 224.72 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.74 : 1,067.45 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.74/1,067.45 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.74x = 1,067.45 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.74x = 239,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,878.91/711.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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