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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.49, 1,085.12 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.49, 1,085.12 and 236.55 is: 354.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.49 : 1,085.12 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.49/1,085.12 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.49x = 1,085.12 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.49x = 256,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,678.53/723.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.78

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