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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.10, 1,074.96 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.10, 1,074.96 and 229.84 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.10 : 1,074.96 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.10/1,074.96 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.10x = 1,074.96 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.10x = 247,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,068.81/717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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