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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.30, 1,077.45 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.30, 1,077.45 and 231.40 is: 347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.30 : 1,077.45 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.30/1,077.45 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.30x = 1,077.45 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.30x = 249,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,321.93/718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.10

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