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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.07, 1,078.64 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.07, 1,078.64 and 232.16 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.07 : 1,078.64 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.07/1,078.64 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.07x = 1,078.64 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.07x = 250,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,410.51/719.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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