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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.15, 1,092.41 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.15, 1,092.41 and 208.16 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.15 : 1,092.41 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.15/1,092.41 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.15x = 1,092.41 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.15x = 227,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,399.32/728.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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