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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.22, 1,068.54 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.22, 1,068.54 and 225.27 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.22 : 1,068.54 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.22/1,068.54 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.22x = 1,068.54 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.22x = 240,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,708.88/712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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