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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 1,083.04 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 1,083.04 and 235.20 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 1,083.04 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/1,083.04 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 1,083.04 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 254,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,734.48/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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