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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.94, 1,096.47 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.94, 1,096.47 and 237.23 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.94 : 1,096.47 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.94/1,096.47 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.94x = 1,096.47 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.94x = 260,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,110.10/730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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