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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.17, 1,072.58 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.17, 1,072.58 and 228.12 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.17 : 1,072.58 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.17/1,072.58 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.17x = 1,072.58 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.17x = 244,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,676.95/715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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