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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,092.20 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,092.20 and 208.24 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,092.20 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,092.20 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,092.20 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 227,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,439.73/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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