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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.12, 1,077.28 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.12, 1,077.28 and 231.12 is: 346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.12 : 1,077.28 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.12/1,077.28 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.12x = 1,077.28 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.12x = 248,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,980.95/718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.71

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