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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.29, 1,077.51 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.29, 1,077.51 and 224.67 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.29 : 1,077.51 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.29/1,077.51 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.29x = 1,077.51 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.29x = 242,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,084.17/718.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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