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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.09, 1,087.70 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.09, 1,087.70 and 238.14 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.09 : 1,087.70 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.09/1,087.70 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.09x = 1,087.70 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.09x = 259,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,023.69/725.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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