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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.22, 1,084.81 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.22, 1,084.81 and 236.29 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.22 : 1,084.81 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.22/1,084.81 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.22x = 1,084.81 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.22x = 256,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,329.75/723.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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