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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.26, 1,087.80 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.26, 1,087.80 and 238.30 is: 357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.26 : 1,087.80 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.26/1,087.80 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.26x = 1,087.80 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.26x = 259,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,222.74/725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.42

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