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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.07, 1,072.78 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.07, 1,072.78 and 221.54 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.07 : 1,072.78 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.07/1,072.78 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.07x = 1,072.78 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.07x = 237,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,657.76/715.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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