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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 1,074.30 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 1,074.30 and 229.40 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 1,074.30 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/1,074.30 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 1,074.30 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 246,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,444.42/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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