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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.04, 1,077.21 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.04, 1,077.21 and 231.13 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.04 : 1,077.21 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.04/1,077.21 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.04x = 1,077.21 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.04x = 248,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,975.55/718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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