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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.05, 1,078.41 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.05, 1,078.41 and 232.24 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.05 : 1,078.41 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.05/1,078.41 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.05x = 1,078.41 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.05x = 250,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,449.94/719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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