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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.24, 1,092.30 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.24, 1,092.30 and 234.70 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.24 : 1,092.30 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.24/1,092.30 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.24x = 1,092.30 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.24x = 256,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,362.81/728.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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