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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.29, 1,071.45 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.29, 1,071.45 and 227.70 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.29 : 1,071.45 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.29/1,071.45 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.29x = 1,071.45 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.29x = 243,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,969.17/714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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