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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.79, 1,073.38 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.79, 1,073.38 and 222.07 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.79 : 1,073.38 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.79/1,073.38 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.79x = 1,073.38 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.79x = 238,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,361.04/715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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