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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.00, 1,077.02 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.00, 1,077.02 and 230.99 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.00 : 1,077.02 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.00/1,077.02 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.00x = 1,077.02 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.00x = 248,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,775.46/718.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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