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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.19, 1,068.30 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.19, 1,068.30 and 225.24 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.19 : 1,068.30 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.19/1,068.30 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.19x = 1,068.30 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.19x = 240,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,623.89/712.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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