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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.38, 1,116.75 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.38, 1,116.75 and 231.38 is: 347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.38 : 1,116.75 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.38/1,116.75 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.38x = 1,116.75 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.38x = 258,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,388.03/744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.12

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