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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.53, 1,070.30 and 226.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.53, 1,070.30 and 226.61 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.53 : 1,070.30 = 226.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.53/1,070.30 = 226.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.53x = 1,070.30 × 226.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.53x = 242,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,540.68/713.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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