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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.22, 1,072.15 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.22, 1,072.15 and 227.96 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.22 : 1,072.15 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.22/1,072.15 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.22x = 1,072.15 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.22x = 244,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,401.38/715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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