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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 1,077.55 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 1,077.55 and 231.32 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 1,077.55 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/1,077.55 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 1,077.55 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 249,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,260.98/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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