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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.77, 1,072.28 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.77, 1,072.28 and 221.16 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.77 : 1,072.28 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.77/1,072.28 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.77x = 1,072.28 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.77x = 237,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,145.44/714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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