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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.29, 1,074.49 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.29, 1,074.49 and 229.34 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.29 : 1,074.49 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.29/1,074.49 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.29x = 1,074.49 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.29x = 246,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,423.54/716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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