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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.33, 1,092.19 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.33, 1,092.19 and 208.22 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.33 : 1,092.19 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.33/1,092.19 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.33x = 1,092.19 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.33x = 227,418.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,418.01/728.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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