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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.98, 1,067.90 and 224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.98, 1,067.90 and 224.99 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.98 : 1,067.90 = 224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.98/1,067.90 = 224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.98x = 1,067.90 × 224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.98x = 240,268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,268.37/711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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