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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,092.28 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,092.28 and 208.16 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,092.28 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,092.28 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,092.28 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 227,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,369.00/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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