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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 1,077.54 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 1,077.54 and 231.30 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 1,077.54 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/1,077.54 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 1,077.54 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 249,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,235.00/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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