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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.99, 1,073.46 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.99, 1,073.46 and 228.76 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.99 : 1,073.46 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.99/1,073.46 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.99x = 1,073.46 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.99x = 245,564.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,564.71/715.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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