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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.11, 1,077.32 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.11, 1,077.32 and 231.20 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.11 : 1,077.32 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.11/1,077.32 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.11x = 1,077.32 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.11x = 249,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,076.38/718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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