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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 1,082.73 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 1,082.73 and 234.98 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 1,082.73 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/1,082.73 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 1,082.73 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 254,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,419.90/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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