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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.82, 1,072.26 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.82, 1,072.26 and 221.56 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.82 : 1,072.26 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.82/1,072.26 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.82x = 1,072.26 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.82x = 237,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,569.93/714.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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