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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,116.90 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,116.90 and 231.68 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,116.90 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,116.90 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,116.90 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 258,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,763.39/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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