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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,069.97 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,069.97 and 226.35 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,069.97 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,069.97 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,069.97 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 242,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,186.58/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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