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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.38, 1,076.18 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.38, 1,076.18 and 230.36 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.38 : 1,076.18 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.38/1,076.18 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.38x = 1,076.18 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.38x = 247,902.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,902.29/717.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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