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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 1,067.97 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 1,067.97 and 225.02 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 1,067.97 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/1,067.97 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 1,067.97 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 240,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,309.27/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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