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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.50, 1,115.26 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.50, 1,115.26 and 230.50 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.50 : 1,115.26 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.50/1,115.26 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.50x = 1,115.26 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.50x = 257,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,067.43/743.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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