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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,092.21 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,092.21 and 241.23 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,092.21 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,092.21 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,092.21 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 263,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,473.82/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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