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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 1,085.07 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 1,085.07 and 236.26 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 1,085.07 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/1,085.07 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 1,085.07 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 256,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,355.33/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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