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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 1,072.50 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 1,072.50 and 228.07 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 1,072.50 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/1,072.50 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 1,072.50 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 244,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,605.08/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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