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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.31, 1,077.22 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.31, 1,077.22 and 231.24 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.31 : 1,077.22 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.31/1,077.22 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.31x = 1,077.22 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.31x = 249,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,096.35/718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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