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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.11, 1,071.05 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.11, 1,071.05 and 227.27 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.11 : 1,071.05 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.11/1,071.05 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.11x = 1,071.05 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.11x = 243,419.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,419.07/714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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