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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.21, 1,083.57 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.21, 1,083.57 and 235.26 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.21 : 1,083.57 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.21/1,083.57 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.21x = 1,083.57 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.21x = 254,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,915.73/722.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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