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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 1,085.10 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 1,085.10 and 236.52 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 1,085.10 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/1,085.10 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 1,085.10 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 256,647.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,647.85/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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