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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.69, 1,075.14 and 229.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.69, 1,075.14 and 229.58 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.69 : 1,075.14 = 229.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.69/1,075.14 = 229.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.69x = 1,075.14 × 229.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.69x = 246,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,830.64/716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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