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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.83, 1,067.54 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.83, 1,067.54 and 224.73 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.83 : 1,067.54 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.83/1,067.54 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.83x = 1,067.54 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.83x = 239,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,907.14/711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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