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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 1,076.94 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 1,076.94 and 230.97 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 1,076.94 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/1,076.94 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 1,076.94 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 248,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,740.83/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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