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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,092.01 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,092.01 and 234.49 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,092.01 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,092.01 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,092.01 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 256,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,059.96/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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