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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.80, 1,071.52 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.80, 1,071.52 and 227.59 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.80 : 1,071.52 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.80/1,071.52 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.80x = 1,071.52 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.80x = 243,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,867.24/714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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