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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.29, 1,073.02 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.29, 1,073.02 and 221.73 is: 332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.29 : 1,073.02 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.29/1,073.02 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.29x = 1,073.02 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.29x = 237,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,916.98/715.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.62

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