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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.23, 1,072.98 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.23, 1,072.98 and 228.24 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.23 : 1,072.98 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.23/1,072.98 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.23x = 1,072.98 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.23x = 244,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,896.96/715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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