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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.20, 1,083.18 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.20, 1,083.18 and 235.19 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.20 : 1,083.18 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.20/1,083.18 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.20x = 1,083.18 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.20x = 254,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,753.10/722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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