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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 1,086 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 1,086 and 236.88 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 1,086 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/1,086 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 1,086 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 257,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,251.68/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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