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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.98, 1,068.03 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.98, 1,068.03 and 225.03 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.98 : 1,068.03 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.98/1,068.03 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.98x = 1,068.03 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.98x = 240,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,338.79/711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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