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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.23, 1,085.01 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.23, 1,085.01 and 210.23 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.23 : 1,085.01 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.23/1,085.01 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.23x = 1,085.01 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.23x = 228,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,096.23/723.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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