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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.35, 1,068.52 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.35, 1,068.52 and 225.41 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.35 : 1,068.52 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.35/1,068.52 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.35x = 1,068.52 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.35x = 240,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,849.19/712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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