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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.43, 1,073.30 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.43, 1,073.30 and 228.47 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.43 : 1,073.30 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.43/1,073.30 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.43x = 1,073.30 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.43x = 245,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,210.34/715.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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