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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,095.95 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,095.95 and 236.86 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,095.95 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,095.95 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,095.95 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 259,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,584.81/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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