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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.13, 1,081.71 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.13, 1,081.71 and 234.23 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.13 : 1,081.71 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.13/1,081.71 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.13x = 1,081.71 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.13x = 253,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,368.93/721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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