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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 1,077.23 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 1,077.23 and 224.43 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 1,077.23 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/1,077.23 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 1,077.23 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 241,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,762.73/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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