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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 1,083.48 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 1,083.48 and 235.27 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 1,083.48 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/1,083.48 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 1,083.48 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 254,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,910.81/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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