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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.09, 1,081.80 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.09, 1,081.80 and 234.14 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.09 : 1,081.80 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.09/1,081.80 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.09x = 1,081.80 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.09x = 253,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,287.24/721.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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