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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.42, 1,073.28 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.42, 1,073.28 and 228.45 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.42 : 1,073.28 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.42/1,073.28 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.42x = 1,073.28 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.42x = 245,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,195.70/715.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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