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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.23, 1,083.51 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.23, 1,083.51 and 235.28 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.23 : 1,083.51 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.23/1,083.51 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.23x = 1,083.51 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.23x = 254,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,930.94/722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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