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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.97, 1,073.27 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.97, 1,073.27 and 228.71 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.97 : 1,073.27 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.97/1,073.27 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.97x = 1,073.27 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.97x = 245,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,467.58/715.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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