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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.24, 1,083.42 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.24, 1,083.42 and 235.28 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.24 : 1,083.42 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.24/1,083.42 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.24x = 1,083.42 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.24x = 254,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,907.06/722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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