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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.18, 1,075.88 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.18, 1,075.88 and 230.11 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.18 : 1,075.88 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.18/1,075.88 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.18x = 1,075.88 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.18x = 247,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,570.75/717.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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