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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.88, 1,072.23 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.88, 1,072.23 and 227.89 is: 341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.88 : 1,072.23 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.88/1,072.23 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.88x = 1,072.23 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.88x = 244,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,350.49/714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.81

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