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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.18, 1,081.84 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.18, 1,081.84 and 310.22 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.18 : 1,081.84 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.18/1,081.84 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.18x = 1,081.84 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.18x = 335,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,608.40/721.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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