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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.97, 1,078.52 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.97, 1,078.52 and 232.16 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.97 : 1,078.52 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.97/1,078.52 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.97x = 1,078.52 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.97x = 250,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,382.65/718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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