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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.20, 1,077.60 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.20, 1,077.60 and 231.38 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.20 : 1,077.60 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.20/1,077.60 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.20x = 1,077.60 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.20x = 249,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,335.09/718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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