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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.34, 1,070.06 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.34, 1,070.06 and 226.44 is: 339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.34 : 1,070.06 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.34/1,070.06 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.34x = 1,070.06 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.34x = 242,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,303.25/713.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.67

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