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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 1,074.48 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 1,074.48 and 229.28 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 1,074.48 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/1,074.48 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 1,074.48 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 246,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,356.77/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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