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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,095.27 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,095.27 and 236.66 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,095.27 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,095.27 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,095.27 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 259,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,201.12/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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