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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,071.71 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,071.71 and 227.50 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,071.71 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,071.71 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,071.71 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 243,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,807.53/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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