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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.13, 1,087.71 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.13, 1,087.71 and 238.15 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.13 : 1,087.71 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.13/1,087.71 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.13x = 1,087.71 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.13x = 259,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,035.42/725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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