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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.34, 1,088.24 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.34, 1,088.24 and 238.74 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.34 : 1,088.24 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.34/1,088.24 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.34x = 1,088.24 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.34x = 259,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,806.42/725.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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