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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.29, 1,085.06 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.29, 1,085.06 and 236.23 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.29 : 1,085.06 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.29/1,085.06 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.29x = 1,085.06 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.29x = 256,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,319.83/723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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