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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 1,083.75 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 1,083.75 and 235.36 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 1,083.75 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/1,083.75 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 1,083.75 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 255,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,071.40/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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