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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 1,068.28 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 1,068.28 and 225.21 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 1,068.28 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/1,068.28 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 1,068.28 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 240,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,587.34/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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