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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,077.78 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,077.78 and 231.64 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,077.78 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,077.78 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,077.78 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 249,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,656.96/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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