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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.98, 1,078.68 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.98, 1,078.68 and 232.02 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.98 : 1,078.68 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.98/1,078.68 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.98x = 1,078.68 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.98x = 250,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,275.33/718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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