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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.13, 1,084.66 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.13, 1,084.66 and 236.22 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.13 : 1,084.66 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.13/1,084.66 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.13x = 1,084.66 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.13x = 256,213.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,213.73/723.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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