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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,071.74 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,071.74 and 227.40 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,071.74 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,071.74 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,071.74 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 243,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,713.68/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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