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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.61, 1,075.07 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.61, 1,075.07 and 229.70 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.61 : 1,075.07 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.61/1,075.07 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.61x = 1,075.07 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.61x = 246,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,943.58/716.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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