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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,072.95 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,072.95 and 228.34 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,072.95 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,072.95 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,072.95 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 244,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,997.40/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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