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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.08, 1,087.68 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.08, 1,087.68 and 238 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.08 : 1,087.68 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.08/1,087.68 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.08x = 1,087.68 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.08x = 258,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,867.84/725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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