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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.42, 1,071.43 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.42, 1,071.43 and 227.21 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.42 : 1,071.43 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.42/1,071.43 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.42x = 1,071.43 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.42x = 243,433.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,433.69/714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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