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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.32, 1,072.90 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.32, 1,072.90 and 228.38 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.32 : 1,072.90 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.32/1,072.90 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.32x = 1,072.90 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.32x = 245,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,028.90/715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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