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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,067.46 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,067.46 and 224.76 is: 336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,067.46 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,067.46 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,067.46 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 239,922.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,922.31/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.97

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