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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.18, 1,074.38 and 229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.18, 1,074.38 and 229.17 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.18 : 1,074.38 = 229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.18/1,074.38 = 229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.18x = 1,074.38 × 229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.18x = 246,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,214.52/716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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