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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,087.52 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,087.52 and 238.12 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,087.52 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,087.52 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,087.52 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 258,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,960.26/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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