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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.05, 1,073.46 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.05, 1,073.46 and 228.83 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.05 : 1,073.46 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.05/1,073.46 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.05x = 1,073.46 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.05x = 245,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,639.85/716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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