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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 1,086 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 1,086 and 237.24 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 1,086 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/1,086 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 1,086 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 257,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,642.64/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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