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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.87, 1,067.64 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.87, 1,067.64 and 224.83 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.87 : 1,067.64 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.87/1,067.64 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.87x = 1,067.64 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.87x = 240,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,037.50/711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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