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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.90, 1,074.02 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.90, 1,074.02 and 228.96 is: 343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.90 : 1,074.02 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.90/1,074.02 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.90x = 1,074.02 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.90x = 245,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,901.96/715.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.49

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