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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.88, 1,073.81 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.88, 1,073.81 and 228.81 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.88 : 1,073.81 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.88/1,073.81 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.88x = 1,073.81 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.88x = 245,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,698.47/715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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