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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.77, 1,067.65 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.77, 1,067.65 and 224.81 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.77 : 1,067.65 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.77/1,067.65 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.77x = 1,067.65 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.77x = 240,022.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,022.51/711.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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