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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,072.70 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,072.70 and 228.08 is: 342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,072.70 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,072.70 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,072.70 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 244,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,661.42/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.17

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