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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.46, 1,070.22 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.46, 1,070.22 and 226.52 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.46 : 1,070.22 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.46/1,070.22 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.46x = 1,070.22 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.46x = 242,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,426.23/713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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