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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 1,071.51 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 1,071.51 and 227.32 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 1,071.51 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/1,071.51 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 1,071.51 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 243,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,575.65/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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