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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,067.88 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,067.88 and 225.03 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,067.88 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,067.88 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,067.88 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 240,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,305.04/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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