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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 1,083.44 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 1,083.44 and 202.31 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 1,083.44 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/1,083.44 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 1,083.44 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 219,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,190.79/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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