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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.49, 1,077.83 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.49, 1,077.83 and 231.64 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.49 : 1,077.83 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.49/1,077.83 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.49x = 1,077.83 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.49x = 249,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,668.54/718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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