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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 1,068.38 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 1,068.38 and 225.35 is: 338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 1,068.38 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/1,068.38 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 1,068.38 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 240,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,759.43/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.02

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