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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.38, 1,073.07 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.38, 1,073.07 and 228.32 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.38 : 1,073.07 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.38/1,073.07 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.38x = 1,073.07 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.38x = 244,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,996.84/715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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