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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.86, 1,078.34 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.86, 1,078.34 and 232.26 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.86 : 1,078.34 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.86/1,078.34 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.86x = 1,078.34 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.86x = 250,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,455.25/718.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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