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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.55, 1,085.43 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.55, 1,085.43 and 236.48 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.55 : 1,085.43 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.55/1,085.43 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.55x = 1,085.43 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.55x = 256,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,682.49/723.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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