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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.34, 1,074.63 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.34, 1,074.63 and 229.30 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.34 : 1,074.63 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.34/1,074.63 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.34x = 1,074.63 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.34x = 246,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,410.83/716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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