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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.39, 1,083.65 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.39, 1,083.65 and 235.44 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.39 : 1,083.65 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.39/1,083.65 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.39x = 1,083.65 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.39x = 255,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,133.38/722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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