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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744, 1,116.06 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744, 1,116.06 and 231 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744 : 1,116.06 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744/1,116.06 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744x = 1,116.06 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744x = 257,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,809.86/744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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