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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 1,083.88 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 1,083.88 and 235.52 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 1,083.88 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/1,083.88 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 1,083.88 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 255,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,275.42/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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