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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.83, 1,094.90 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.83, 1,094.90 and 236.27 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.83 : 1,094.90 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.83/1,094.90 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.83x = 1,094.90 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.83x = 258,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,687.14/729.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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