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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.43, 1,073.25 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.43, 1,073.25 and 228.42 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.43 : 1,073.25 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.43/1,073.25 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.43x = 1,073.25 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.43x = 245,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,151.77/715.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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