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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,073.33 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,073.33 and 228.61 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,073.33 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,073.33 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,073.33 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 245,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,373.97/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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