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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.25, 1,087.38 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.25, 1,087.38 and 238.23 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.25 : 1,087.38 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.25/1,087.38 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.25x = 1,087.38 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.25x = 259,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,046.54/725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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