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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 1,068.11 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 1,068.11 and 225.11 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 1,068.11 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/1,068.11 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 1,068.11 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 240,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,442.24/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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