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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.70, 1,072.17 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.70, 1,072.17 and 227.68 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.70 : 1,072.17 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.70/1,072.17 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.70x = 1,072.17 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.70x = 244,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,111.67/714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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