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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.40, 1,073.26 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.40, 1,073.26 and 228.49 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.40 : 1,073.26 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.40/1,073.26 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.40x = 1,073.26 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.40x = 245,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,229.18/715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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