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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.22, 1,071.43 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.22, 1,071.43 and 220.52 is: 330.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.22 : 1,071.43 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.22/1,071.43 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.22x = 1,071.43 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.22x = 236,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,271.74/714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.81

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