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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,068.26 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,068.26 and 225.32 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,068.26 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,068.26 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,068.26 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 240,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,693.88/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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