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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 1,077 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 1,077 and 231.17 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 1,077 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/1,077 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 1,077 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 248,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,964.71/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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