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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.50, 1,085.20 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.50, 1,085.20 and 236.54 is: 354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.50 : 1,085.20 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.50/1,085.20 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.50x = 1,085.20 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.50x = 256,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,693.21/723.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.79

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