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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 1,081.94 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 1,081.94 and 227.72 is: 341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 1,081.94 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/1,081.94 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 1,081.94 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 246,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,379.38/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.59

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