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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 1,075.82 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 1,075.82 and 230.20 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 1,075.82 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/1,075.82 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 1,075.82 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 247,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,649.92/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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