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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.25, 1,072.87 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.25, 1,072.87 and 228.34 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.25 : 1,072.87 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.25/1,072.87 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.25x = 1,072.87 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.25x = 244,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,979.14/715.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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