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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.10, 1,075.72 and 230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.10, 1,075.72 and 230.14 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.10 : 1,075.72 = 230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.10/1,075.72 = 230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.10x = 1,075.72 × 230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.10x = 247,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,566.20/717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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