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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.10, 1,068.31 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.10, 1,068.31 and 225.13 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.10 : 1,068.31 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.10/1,068.31 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.10x = 1,068.31 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.10x = 240,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,508.63/712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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