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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.16, 1,077.24 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.16, 1,077.24 and 231.62 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.16 : 1,077.24 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.16/1,077.24 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.16x = 1,077.24 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.16x = 249,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,510.33/718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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