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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.66, 1,093.04 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.66, 1,093.04 and 228.30 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.66 : 1,093.04 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.66/1,093.04 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.66x = 1,093.04 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.66x = 249,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,537.93/728.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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