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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.35, 1,077.34 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.35, 1,077.34 and 231.27 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.35 : 1,077.34 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.35/1,077.34 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.35x = 1,077.34 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.35x = 249,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,156.42/718.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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