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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.09, 1,084.68 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.09, 1,084.68 and 236.19 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.09 : 1,084.68 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.09/1,084.68 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.09x = 1,084.68 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.09x = 256,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,190.57/723.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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