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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 1,072.67 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 1,072.67 and 228.56 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 1,072.67 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/1,072.67 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 1,072.67 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 245,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,169.46/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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