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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.27, 1,068.47 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.27, 1,068.47 and 225.39 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.27 : 1,068.47 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.27/1,068.47 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.27x = 1,068.47 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.27x = 240,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,821.33/712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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