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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.61, 1,073.40 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.61, 1,073.40 and 228.66 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.61 : 1,073.40 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.61/1,073.40 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.61x = 1,073.40 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.61x = 245,443.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,443.64/715.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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