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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.17, 1,081.91 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.17, 1,081.91 and 234.18 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.17 : 1,081.91 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.17/1,081.91 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.17x = 1,081.91 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.17x = 253,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,361.68/721.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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