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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.11, 1,084.47 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.11, 1,084.47 and 236.03 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.11 : 1,084.47 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.11/1,084.47 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.11x = 1,084.47 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.11x = 255,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,967.45/723.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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