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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.62, 1,074.96 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.62, 1,074.96 and 229.66 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.62 : 1,074.96 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.62/1,074.96 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.62x = 1,074.96 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.62x = 246,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,875.31/716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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