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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.26, 1,116.38 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.26, 1,116.38 and 231.26 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.26 : 1,116.38 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.26/1,116.38 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.26x = 1,116.38 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.26x = 258,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,174.04/744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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