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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.25, 1,084.88 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.25, 1,084.88 and 236.34 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.25 : 1,084.88 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.25/1,084.88 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.25x = 1,084.88 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.25x = 256,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,400.54/723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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