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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.15, 1,086.31 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.15, 1,086.31 and 237.21 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.15 : 1,086.31 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.15/1,086.31 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.15x = 1,086.31 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.15x = 257,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,677.57/724.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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