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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.36, 1,072.98 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.36, 1,072.98 and 228.42 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.36 : 1,072.98 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.36/1,072.98 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.36x = 1,072.98 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.36x = 245,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,090.09/715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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