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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.32, 1,093.97 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.32, 1,093.97 and 236.14 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.32 : 1,093.97 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.32/1,093.97 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.32x = 1,093.97 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.32x = 258,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,328.04/729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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