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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.80, 1,073.61 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.80, 1,073.61 and 228.88 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.80 : 1,073.61 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.80/1,073.61 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.80x = 1,073.61 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.80x = 245,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,727.86/715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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