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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.92, 1,074.04 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.92, 1,074.04 and 222.31 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.92 : 1,074.04 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.92/1,074.04 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.92x = 1,074.04 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.92x = 238,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,764.46/715.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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