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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.63, 1,073.21 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.63, 1,073.21 and 228.56 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.63 : 1,073.21 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.63/1,073.21 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.63x = 1,073.21 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.63x = 245,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,296.13/715.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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