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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.91, 1,074.04 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.91, 1,074.04 and 222.30 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.91 : 1,074.04 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.91/1,074.04 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.91x = 1,074.04 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.91x = 238,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,753.17/715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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