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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.31, 1,088.12 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.31, 1,088.12 and 238.32 is: 357.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.31 : 1,088.12 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.31/1,088.12 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.31x = 1,088.12 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.31x = 259,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,320.76/725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.53

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