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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,067.78 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,067.78 and 224.84 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,067.78 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,067.78 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,067.78 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 240,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,079.66/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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