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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.35, 1,083.52 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.35, 1,083.52 and 235.40 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.35 : 1,083.52 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.35/1,083.52 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.35x = 1,083.52 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.35x = 255,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,060.61/722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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