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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.85, 1,084.50 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.85, 1,084.50 and 236.23 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.85 : 1,084.50 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.85/1,084.50 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.85x = 1,084.50 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.85x = 256,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,191.44/722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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