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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.04, 1,071.13 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.04, 1,071.13 and 226.97 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.04 : 1,071.13 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.04/1,071.13 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.04x = 1,071.13 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.04x = 243,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,119.56/714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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