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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,073.26 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,073.26 and 221.91 is: 332.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,073.26 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,073.26 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,073.26 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 238,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,166.57/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.86

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