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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 1,082.28 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 1,082.28 and 234.60 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 1,082.28 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/1,082.28 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 1,082.28 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 253,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,902.89/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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