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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 1,082.04 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 1,082.04 and 234.26 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 1,082.04 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/1,082.04 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 1,082.04 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 253,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,478.69/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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