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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 1,082.41 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 1,082.41 and 234.85 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 1,082.41 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/1,082.41 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 1,082.41 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 254,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,203.99/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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