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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.67, 1,085.30 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.67, 1,085.30 and 236.46 is: 354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.67 : 1,085.30 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.67/1,085.30 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.67x = 1,085.30 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.67x = 256,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,630.04/723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.62

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