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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.84, 1,072.31 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.84, 1,072.31 and 227.91 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.84 : 1,072.31 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.84/1,072.31 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.84x = 1,072.31 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.84x = 244,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,389.03/714.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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