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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.91, 1,068 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.91, 1,068 and 224.92 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.91 : 1,068 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.91/1,068 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.91x = 1,068 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.91x = 240,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,214.56/711.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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