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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.61, 1,072.02 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.61, 1,072.02 and 227.55 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.61 : 1,072.02 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.61/1,072.02 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.61x = 1,072.02 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.61x = 243,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,938.15/714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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