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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 1,073.40 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 1,073.40 and 222.32 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 1,073.40 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/1,073.40 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 1,073.40 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 238,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,641.39/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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