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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.10, 1,088.36 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.10, 1,088.36 and 238.80 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.10 : 1,088.36 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.10/1,088.36 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.10x = 1,088.36 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.10x = 259,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,900.37/726.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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