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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.05, 1,070.98 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.05, 1,070.98 and 227.15 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.05 : 1,070.98 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.05/1,070.98 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.05x = 1,070.98 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.05x = 243,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,273.11/714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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