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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 1,084.47 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 1,084.47 and 236.07 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 1,084.47 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/1,084.47 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 1,084.47 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 256,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,010.83/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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