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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.68, 1,075.16 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.68, 1,075.16 and 229.76 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.68 : 1,075.16 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.68/1,075.16 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.68x = 1,075.16 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.68x = 247,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,028.76/716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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