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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 1,081.68 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 1,081.68 and 234.16 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 1,081.68 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/1,081.68 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 1,081.68 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 253,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,286.19/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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