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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.15, 1,075.65 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.15, 1,075.65 and 230.28 is: 345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.15 : 1,075.65 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.15/1,075.65 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.15x = 1,075.65 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.15x = 247,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,700.68/717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.40

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