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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,070.52 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,070.52 and 226.70 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,070.52 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,070.52 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,070.52 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 242,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,686.88/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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