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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.71, 1,073.72 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.71, 1,073.72 and 228.75 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.71 : 1,073.72 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.71/1,073.72 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.71x = 1,073.72 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.71x = 245,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,613.45/715.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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