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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.20, 1,087.83 and 238.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.20, 1,087.83 and 238.29 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.20 : 1,087.83 = 238.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.20/1,087.83 = 238.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.20x = 1,087.83 × 238.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.20x = 259,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,221.05/725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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