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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.50, 1,077.90 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.50, 1,077.90 and 231.60 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.50 : 1,077.90 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.50/1,077.90 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.50x = 1,077.90 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.50x = 249,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,641.64/718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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