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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.06, 1,072.46 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.06, 1,072.46 and 228.00 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.06 : 1,072.46 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.06/1,072.46 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.06x = 1,072.46 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.06x = 244,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,514.38/715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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