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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.80, 1,067.88 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.80, 1,067.88 and 224.85 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.80 : 1,067.88 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.80/1,067.88 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.80x = 1,067.88 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.80x = 240,112.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,112.82/711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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