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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.51, 1,082.30 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.51, 1,082.30 and 234.56 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.51 : 1,082.30 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.51/1,082.30 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.51x = 1,082.30 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.51x = 253,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,865.82/721.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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