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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,084.30 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,084.30 and 236.18 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,084.30 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,084.30 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,084.30 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 256,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,089.97/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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