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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,092.26 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,092.26 and 234.59 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,092.26 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,092.26 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,092.26 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 256,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,227.08/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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