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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 1,073.85 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 1,073.85 and 229.14 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 1,073.85 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/1,073.85 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 1,073.85 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 246,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,061.99/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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