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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 1,077.25 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 1,077.25 and 231.26 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 1,077.25 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/1,077.25 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 1,077.25 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 249,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,122.98/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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