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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 1,077.02 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 1,077.02 and 231.32 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 1,077.02 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/1,077.02 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 1,077.02 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 249,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,136.27/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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