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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.10, 1,078.82 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.10, 1,078.82 and 232.14 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.10 : 1,078.82 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.10/1,078.82 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.10x = 1,078.82 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.10x = 250,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,432.46/719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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