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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 1,085.10 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 1,085.10 and 236.22 is: 354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 1,085.10 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/1,085.10 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 1,085.10 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 256,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,322.32/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.36

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