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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 1,071.13 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 1,071.13 and 227.12 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,071.13 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,071.13 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,071.13 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 243,275.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,275.05/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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