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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.14, 1,083.22 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.14, 1,083.22 and 228.53 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.14 : 1,083.22 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.14/1,083.22 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.14x = 1,083.22 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.14x = 247,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,548.27/722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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