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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.98, 1,077.18 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.98, 1,077.18 and 231.02 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.98 : 1,077.18 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.98/1,077.18 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.98x = 1,077.18 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.98x = 248,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,850.12/717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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