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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.27, 1,068.31 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.27, 1,068.31 and 225.19 is: 337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.27 : 1,068.31 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.27/1,068.31 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.27x = 1,068.31 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.27x = 240,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,572.73/712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.75

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