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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 1,077.66 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 1,077.66 and 224.92 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 1,077.66 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/1,077.66 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 1,077.66 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 242,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,384.59/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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