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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.69, 1,082.58 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.69, 1,082.58 and 228.11 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.69 : 1,082.58 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.69/1,082.58 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.69x = 1,082.58 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.69x = 246,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,946.18/721.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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