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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.30, 1,074.60 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.30, 1,074.60 and 222.71 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.30 : 1,074.60 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.30/1,074.60 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.30x = 1,074.60 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.30x = 239,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,324.17/716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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