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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.29, 1,069.89 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.29, 1,069.89 and 226.21 is: 339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.29 : 1,069.89 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.29/1,069.89 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.29x = 1,069.89 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.29x = 242,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,019.82/713.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.30

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