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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.23, 1,071.42 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.23, 1,071.42 and 227.16 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.23 : 1,071.42 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.23/1,071.42 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.23x = 1,071.42 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.23x = 243,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,384.92/714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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