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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.47, 1,073.36 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.47, 1,073.36 and 228.55 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.47 : 1,073.36 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.47/1,073.36 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.47x = 1,073.36 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.47x = 245,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,311.06/715.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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