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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 1,071.36 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 1,071.36 and 227.19 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 1,071.36 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/1,071.36 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 1,071.36 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 243,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,402.28/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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