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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.14, 1,074.14 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.14, 1,074.14 and 229.11 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.14 : 1,074.14 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.14/1,074.14 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.14x = 1,074.14 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.14x = 246,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,096.22/716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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