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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 1,075.62 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 1,075.62 and 230.24 is: 345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 1,075.62 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/1,075.62 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 1,075.62 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 247,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,652.68/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.36

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