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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.24, 1,068.60 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.24, 1,068.60 and 225.36 is: 338.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.24 : 1,068.60 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.24/1,068.60 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.24x = 1,068.60 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.24x = 240,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,819.70/712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.12

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