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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.24, 1,073.07 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.24, 1,073.07 and 228.33 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.24 : 1,073.07 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.24/1,073.07 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.24x = 1,073.07 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.24x = 245,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,013.22/715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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