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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,092.19 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,092.19 and 234.31 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,092.19 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,092.19 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,092.19 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 255,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,911.04/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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