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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.07, 1,077.17 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.07, 1,077.17 and 230.99 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.07 : 1,077.17 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.07/1,077.17 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.07x = 1,077.17 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.07x = 248,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,808.96/718.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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