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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.49, 1,085.24 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.49, 1,085.24 and 223.16 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.49 : 1,085.24 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.49/1,085.24 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.49x = 1,085.24 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.49x = 242,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,180.52/723.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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