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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 1,074.23 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 1,074.23 and 229.07 is: 343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 1,074.23 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/1,074.23 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 1,074.23 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 246,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,073.87/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.67

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