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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 1,069.98 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 1,069.98 and 226.44 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 1,069.98 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/1,069.98 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 1,069.98 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 242,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,286.27/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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