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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.34, 1,074.54 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.34, 1,074.54 and 223.08 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.34 : 1,074.54 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.34/1,074.54 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.34x = 1,074.54 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.34x = 239,709.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,709.85/716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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