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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.41, 1,082.24 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.41, 1,082.24 and 234.35 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.41 : 1,082.24 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.41/1,082.24 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.41x = 1,082.24 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.41x = 253,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,623.68/721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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