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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 1,082.82 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 1,082.82 and 234.80 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 1,082.82 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/1,082.82 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 1,082.82 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 254,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,244.34/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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