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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.36, 1,083.48 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.36, 1,083.48 and 235.28 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.36 : 1,083.48 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.36/1,083.48 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.36x = 1,083.48 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.36x = 254,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,921.17/722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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