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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,067.83 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,067.83 and 224.93 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,067.83 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,067.83 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,067.83 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 240,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,184.37/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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