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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.14, 1,083.23 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.14, 1,083.23 and 228.55 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.14 : 1,083.23 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.14/1,083.23 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.14x = 1,083.23 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.14x = 247,572.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,572.22/722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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