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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.08, 1,069.44 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.08, 1,069.44 and 225.88 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.08 : 1,069.44 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.08/1,069.44 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.08x = 1,069.44 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.08x = 241,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,565.11/713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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