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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.26, 1,069.80 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.26, 1,069.80 and 226.32 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.26 : 1,069.80 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.26/1,069.80 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.26x = 1,069.80 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.26x = 242,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,117.14/713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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