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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.82, 1,076.77 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.82, 1,076.77 and 224.30 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.82 : 1,076.77 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.82/1,076.77 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.82x = 1,076.77 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.82x = 241,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,516.43/717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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