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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.07, 1,096.65 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.07, 1,096.65 and 230.70 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.07 : 1,096.65 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.07/1,096.65 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.07x = 1,096.65 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.07x = 252,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,997.16/731.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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