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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,072.78 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,072.78 and 228.24 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,072.78 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,072.78 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,072.78 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 244,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,851.31/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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